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ananyarshetty
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How can I create a virtual machine on Google Cloud and configure it to host Power BI Report Server.

What are the detailed steps for setting up a virtual machine on Google Cloud to host Power BI Report Server, including the installation of all necessary software and network configurations for publishing Power BI reports.

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Anonymous
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Hi,@ananyarshetty I am glad to help you.
According to your description,you want to know how to configure a VM on goole cloud and configure it to host Power BI Report Server.
Even though I don't have experience in configuring VMs on Google Cloud, I have found some links to tutorials that I hope will help you.
How to Configure Virtual Machines on Google Cloud:
URL:
Google Cloud Virtual Machine - Step-by-Step Guide To Setting Up Your Free GCP Virtual Machine - Goog...
How to create a Virtual Machine (VM) on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (howtoforge.com)
How to create a virtual machine in Google Cloud Platform | TechRepublic
I can provide you how to configure a local Power BI Report Server on a virtual machine to use that virtual machine as a report server for hosting Power BI.
Download link:
Download Microsoft Power BI Report Server - May 2024 from Official Microsoft Download Center
About the introduction and configuration of Power BI Report Server
URL:

SQL Server Configuration Manager - SQL Server | Microsoft Learn
Install and configure SQL Server Reporting Services - SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) | Microso...
Install And Configure SSRS Step By Step (devoworx.com)
Install and Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) - CodeProject
 

vjtianmsft_1-1722996961771.png

Install  Power BI Report Server 和 Power BI Desktop(RS)

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Configure the Power BI Report Server and use Power BI Desktop (RS) to create the report. After you have finished creating the report, select Save as > Power BI Report Server.
Select the appropriate server to save the report to.
URL:
Create a Power BI report for Power BI Report Server - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

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Reports and created data sources can be managed by logging into the configured Rport Server in a browser.

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I hope my suggestions give you good ideas, if you have any more questions, please clarify in a follow-up reply.

Best Regards,

Carson Jian,

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

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Anonymous
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Hi,@ananyarshetty I am glad to help you.
According to your description,you want to know how to configure a VM on goole cloud and configure it to host Power BI Report Server.
Even though I don't have experience in configuring VMs on Google Cloud, I have found some links to tutorials that I hope will help you.
How to Configure Virtual Machines on Google Cloud:
URL:
Google Cloud Virtual Machine - Step-by-Step Guide To Setting Up Your Free GCP Virtual Machine - Goog...
How to create a Virtual Machine (VM) on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (howtoforge.com)
How to create a virtual machine in Google Cloud Platform | TechRepublic
I can provide you how to configure a local Power BI Report Server on a virtual machine to use that virtual machine as a report server for hosting Power BI.
Download link:
Download Microsoft Power BI Report Server - May 2024 from Official Microsoft Download Center
About the introduction and configuration of Power BI Report Server
URL:

SQL Server Configuration Manager - SQL Server | Microsoft Learn
Install and configure SQL Server Reporting Services - SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) | Microso...
Install And Configure SSRS Step By Step (devoworx.com)
Install and Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) - CodeProject
 

vjtianmsft_1-1722996961771.png

Install  Power BI Report Server 和 Power BI Desktop(RS)

vjtianmsft_2-1722997020383.pngvjtianmsft_3-1722997075161.png

vjtianmsft_5-1722997129937.png

Configure the Power BI Report Server and use Power BI Desktop (RS) to create the report. After you have finished creating the report, select Save as > Power BI Report Server.
Select the appropriate server to save the report to.
URL:
Create a Power BI report for Power BI Report Server - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

vjtianmsft_6-1722997179640.png
Reports and created data sources can be managed by logging into the configured Rport Server in a browser.

vjtianmsft_7-1722997207999.png

I hope my suggestions give you good ideas, if you have any more questions, please clarify in a follow-up reply.

Best Regards,

Carson Jian,

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

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